Driver on the Run after Horror Hit-and-Run Leaves Man Fighting for Life
Man Critically Hurt in Scunthorpe Hit-and-Run
A 50-year-old man remains in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle that sped off on East Common Lane, Scunthorpe. The shocking crash happened just after 6:10pm on Monday, 19 January. Emergency crews rushed the victim to hospital as onlookers looked on in horror.
Police Hot on Trail: Four Arrested in Van Chase
Minutes after the smash, officers from Humberside Police’s Roads Policing Unit spotted a suspicious van on Rochdale Road. When police tried to stop it, two men fled on foot but were swiftly caught. Two more men were later found hiding inside the van. All four suspects — aged 33, 35, 45, and 53 — are now in custody.
Investigation in Early Stages
Detective Inspector Charmian Bakersmith said: “Understandably, the nature of this incident will be concerning to the local community; however, I want to offer my reassurance that we have already made extensive enquiries to establish the circumstances and ascertain exactly what has happened.
“Whilst our investigation is very much in its early stages, our initial lines of enquiry lead us to believe this involves individuals known to each other.
“Four men aged 33, 35, 45, and 53 remain in police custody at this time.”
Police Launch Public Appeal, Probe Arrest Injury
Police are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the smash to call 101, quoting crime reference 26*8391, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Meanwhile, a probe is underway after a 35-year-old suspect reportedly sustained an injury during arrest. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
